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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1903

Page

8

Grip Tightened on the Isthmus at Panama

Consul Gudger reports from Panama that soldiers searched the governor’s house, the governor fled to the consulate but was intercepted, and officials including the secretary of state and police were arrested. The governor’s tenure was tendered, with grave prospects cited. Loomis awaits more advice as the Pacific squadron is away. The Colombian charge d’affaires refrains from comment pending official word.

Washington Gudger Panama State Department Loom- 4A Pacific Alaskan Bancroft Panther Gulf Colon Herran Legation Bogota

Boy Dies on Water Wheel at Sherry's Mill

In Eufaula Alabama on July 26 12 year old Sam Barefield son of James Barefield was killed while playing on an overshot water wheel at Sherry's mill near town The weight of the boys started the wheel he fell 15 feet onto rocks breaking his neck and exposing his brains The other boys were uninjured The funeral was held at St James Episcopal Church Union Springs led by Rev Mc Queen.

Eufaula Ale Sammine James Barefield Sherry Barefield St James Episcopal Church Rev McQueen Union Springs

Northeast Georgia Fair Secures Good Purses and Attractions

Athens July 2 Special The Northeast Georgia fair committee reports strong concession and amusement activity for the October 3-10 event. B F Holder Jr chairs daily privilege applications while advertising aims to draw crowds. A racing program offers $4,000 in purses and total premiums exceed $5,000, with agriculture exhibits being organized from surrounding counties.

Athens Department of Concessions B. F. Holder, Jr Fair Association

Watery Graves for Five Persons in Northwest River

Report from Valdes on the steamer Excetator arriving at Beattie Washington details the drowning of Miss Low Wheeler August Recehle Henry Weldmer Paul Weldmer and Burt Ford in the Nazine river and Copper at the mouth of the Chitra tributary.

Barrett Visits Roosevelt to Discuss St. Louis Exposition

John Barrett formerly U S minister to Brazil and recently named minister to Argentina was the sole visitor at Sagemore Hill Oyster Bay. Barrett plans to attend the St Louis world fair and likely discussed with President Roosevelt matters connected to the upcoming exposition.

John Barrett Oyster Bay L. L Sagemore Hill United States Biam Argentina Barrett St. Louis Roosevelt

Atlanta Terminal directors discuss depot plans with architect Marye

An Atlanta Terminal Company meeting on the Equitable Building’s third floor reviewed architect Marye’s depot plans and specifications. Captain James W W English emphasized delaying bids to ensure six weeks’ lead time and accuracy, with President John M. Egan and Chief Engineer Henry M. Steele among attendees.

Thornton Marye Washington Union Depot Atlanta Atlanta Terminal Company Equitable Marye Captain English Yesterdaing John M. Egan Henry M. Steele Central of Georgia Railway J. S. B. Thompson

Mrs Tanner III Case Postponed in Poisoning Trial

Gainesville Ga July 27 Special term Hall county court postponed the case state v Mrs Onie Tanner charged with poisoning her husband Willie Tanner. Doctors testified she suffers typhoid fever in jail and cannot attend. Bail set at 35000 with move to her father's home when able.

Tanner Gainesville Gne Atate Onie Tanner Wrile F. Tanner Hall Superior Court J. J. Kimney W. A. Palmour T . Gower Tan- Nee Wee Flail County Kimney Mauldin Mills

Boodle Brigae Sentences In Bribery Suburban Deals

Judge Ryan sentenced five former delegates in St Louis for bribery and perjury linked to suburban franchise deals. Sheridan Albright Hannigan bribery five years each. Decker perjury four years. Hartmann bribery six years. All appeal bonds set at 10000. Grand jury ordered to probe Lee cases. Blair BC: Harris trial linked to baking powder scandal.

St. Louis Ryan House of Delegates John A. Sheridan Edward Albright Jerry Hannigan Laula Decker Emil Hartmann Douglass Hardy Faulkner Lee Jefferson City Hazell Baltimore Blanche Kelley D. J. Kelley Baking Powder Trust John A. Lee Frank E. Harris Howard County

Sierra sails from Sydney with large gold shipment

Oceanic steamship Sierra departed Sydney for San Francisco carrying a cargo valued at 2,600,000 dollars in gold. The voyage links Australia and the United States amid global trade movements.

San Francisco Sydney New South Wales

Hay Brother Ill in Harbor Point Operation Likely

A telegram from the family of former Mayor Charles E. Hay at Harbor Point reports his illness worsened and that an operation may be necessary for his bladder. Hay is the brother of Secretary of State Hay. Separately, Scandinavia builds a large fleet of steel tramp ships in serious rivalry with Britain.

Hay Springfield Ills Charlies E. Hay Harbor Point

Royal procession ends with royal visit to Belfast

King Edward and Queen Alexandra visit Belfast with a large royal welcome and a guarded procession. A peasant woman rushed the royal carriage and was seriously injured after being struck by the wheels near Victoria hospital. The king spoke of following his mother and Ireland’s prosperity as troops and crowds filled the streets.

Belfast Victoria Hospital King Edward Queen Alexandra Ulster Ireland Queen Victoria Balmoral Bangor Channel Victoria and Albert Londonderry

Bribe Scorned by Col Clem at War Department

Washington July 27 The secretary of War sent a box of cigars and one hundred dollars found in the Texas quartermaster's office to General Grant. Colonel Clem disclosed the bribe to Grant who deemed prosecution unlikely and the items were sent to the treasury. The cigars sold for 33 and the money was deposited with the $100.

Washington Warhag Treasury Department Department of Texas Clem Quartermaster's Department Fred Grant Grant War Department Treasury

Woman Burned in Hotel Fire in Norfolk Area

A fire at the Nags Head hotel on the North Carolina coast destroyed the building. Mrs. John Lowe, wife of the proprietor, died in the flames. Mr. Lowe reportedly dangerously affected by shock.

Norfolk Nags Head North Carolina John 2 Lowe Lowe

Givham Killed Jones Arrested After Alabama Duel

Montgomery Alabama July 27 Special A street pistol duel near Prattville Autauga county left James Givham dead from a heart shot and M Jones under arrest Both men from prominent families had argued over a business matter Jones returned fire at close range after demanding apologies, but was uninjured.

Montgomery Ala Prattville Autauga County James Givham M. ©. Jones Jones Givham

Veteran Moonshiner Caught in East Tennessee Arrest

Newton Legore a 54 year old veteran moonshiner from east Tennessee was arrested at Sneedville and bound over to court on charges of violating internal revenue laws. He has moonshining for thirty years and this is his first arrest.

Knoxville Tenn Newton Legore East Tennessee Sneedville Tropics South Sea Islands

Casino vaudeville bills feature baby on stage with dogs

The Casino weekly show includes Al Reno and trained dogs as the main attraction, with Swift and Barton, Howe and Scott, and Emerson and Omega delivering numbers. A child gymnast trio performs ill fated stunts, a ladder falls, and the baby’s weary presence sparks audience pathos amid local censorship concerns in Georgia.

al Reno Swift Barton Howe Scott Torn Emerson and Omega Seymore Hill Snoosh New York Georgia

Norfolk Dry Dock Contract Awarded at Norfolk Yard

Washington July 27 The navy department awarded the dry dock construction contract at Norfolk navy yard to John J. Rogers of New York. His bid of 910000 was the lowest and accepted.

Norfolk Washington Navy Yard Navy Department John ©. Rogers New York

Fragmentary Health Ad Snippet About Curing Back Ailments

A damaged OCR fragment references bowel and ailment cures, noting a tabiet or remedy and a claim to cure back pain. It mentions a reader-like line about needing to cure a condition and hints at a price or fee. The text is incomplete and unclear.

Labor Union Is Enjoined in St Louis Strike Action

Judge McDonald of the circuit court issued an injunction today prohibiting the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America local union No 1686 and others from interfering with the business of several firms whose workers had struck for higher wages. The injunction will not become permanent or be dissolved before the October term of court.

At. Louis McDonald Circuit Court United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

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